Matthew Holmes was a New Zealand politician and runholder. He was a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council for 35 years (1866–1901). Holmes was from Ireland and made his money in Victoria from farming, exporting wool, and supplying the gold fields. The family lived in Scotland for some years but Holmes moved to New Zealand. His family followed him years later and they lived for most of their time in Otago, but retired to Wellington.
- Occupation
- politician, farmer
- Citizenship
- Colony of New Zealand
- Born
- September 15, 1817
- Died
- September 27, 1901
